Justice is Justin Bieber’s sixth studio album released in the first quarter of 2021. The LP, an outcome of the pandemic, turns pain into melodies. Here, he finds peace like never before.
Born in Ontario, Canada, Justin Drew was eager to become a musician. Therefore, from a young age, he learned to play instruments. In addition, whenever he could, he enrolled in musical talent shows to showcase his passion for singing.
In 2007, his mother began uploading his covers to the then-growing platform, YouTube. One time, a manager named Scooter Braun stumbled across one of his videos. Afterward, Bieber moved to the USA to pursue his career.
Under the guidance of singer Usher, in 2009, his first EP, “My World,” hit the shelves. Slowly, it spread his name and paved the way for his first full-length LP, “My World 2.0” (2010). More so, his single “Baby” put him on a global scale at a fast pace.
Also, his sophomore Christmas album, “Under the Mistletoe” (2011), and “Believe” (2012) kept his momentum going by charting atop the charts. Unfortunately, afterward, his private life began spiraling out of control.
For instance, he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), damaging a neighbor’s property, consuming drugs, and abusing alcohol.
Luckily, none of the aforementioned offenses landed him in jail, and lesser sanctions were handed (e.g., anger management, probation time). Shockingly, around those years, he even felt suicidal. And that could have been the end.
“I’m in the best place in my whole life right now.
-Justin Bieber, Next Chapter (2020)
I feel at peace. I’m walking the plans of God.”
Fortunately, for his next LP, “Purspose” (2015), he started amending his mistakes and turned a new leaf. Five years later, he released “Changes” (2020), and on March 19, 2021, he followed it up with “Justice.”
Justice
Firstly, the opener track finds him pouring his heart out just as on “Off My Face.” On “Holy,” he sings about marriage. Furthermore, “Peaches” is the perfect car-cruise anthem. Lastly, “Lonely” resumes his rise to stardom, ending the album on a bittersweet note.
Including 16 tracks and clocking in at 45 minutes running time, the project features Khalid, Chance The Rapper, The Kid LAROI, Daniel Caesar, Burna Boy, and speeches from Martin Luther King Jr.
To conclude, every artist goes through different journeys. Whilst some blow up in their teens, others experience fame in their late 20s, or even in their elderly years, as was the case of Susan Boyle.
Nonetheless, Justin blew up immediately as a kid with the media by his side. Luckily, he survived the turmoils and has finally found peace.
As Scooter Braun later realized, the moment he signed Justin, he should have had him in therapy from day one for him to have somebody to talk to whenever he felt vulnerable.
Importantly, every music contract should provide vital healthcare to deal with fame and avoid incidents. Sadly, it is not like that. Thus, the reason why there is the “27 Club.”
Watch “Lonely” and listen to “Justice” in the link below.
- “Peaches” music video by Justin Bieber. Directed by Colin Tilley (Def Jam, SB Projects, 2021). ↩︎
- “Lonely” music video by Justin Bieber. Directed by Jake Schreier (Def Jam, SB Projects, 2021). ↩︎
- “Justice” album by Justin Bieber. Cover artwork by Rory Kramer (Def Jam, SB Projects, 2021). ↩︎
- “Lonely” music video by Justin Bieber. Directed by Jake Schreier (Def Jam, SB Projects, 2021). ↩︎
